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Cuencanos return to pre-protest routines as supplies flow into the city
The barricades around Parque Calderon were pushed aside early Monday morning and, for the first time in almost two weeks pedestrian and vehicular traffic moved freely around the park. “We… -
Government blames violence on Correistas, makes arrests as others seek political asylum
The government says it knows who is responsible for the violence that caused several deaths and hundreds of injuries during last weekend’s indigenous protests in Quito. It was the followers… -
Zoo animals need help, Red Cross supplies arrive, Garbage transfer in emergencies considered, Mexico is CIDAP featured country
Lunes, 14/10/2019 Hola, Todos – Actividades – De la pagina cultural – Festival de Artesanías – The Inauguration of the XVII edition of CIDAP’s Festival of American Crafts will be… -
Local Rotarian and Lion expat working to bring Global Grant dollars to Ecuador
When Ned Meisner moved Cuenca in March 2019 he had already made several exploratory trips to learn about Ecuador and the role that Rotary International was playing in the country.… -
Is it the end of the line for Bolivia’s Morales or will his indigenous roots deliver another term?
By Charlotte Mitchell Walk into any tourist shop in Bolivia and alongside postcards of colonial cathedrals and mist over the moonlit desert, you will see him. Evo Morales, with his… -
Cuenca’s return to normalcy could take a few days, leaders caution
Although indigenous leaders have called off their national strike, a return to normal routines in Cuenca may take several days. “We are very happy that we have reached an agreement… -
Indigenous strike ends after Moreno agrees to reinstate the fuel subsidies
The leaders of Ecuador’s indigenous community announced Sunday night that they are ending the 12-day strike that has paralyzed the country with protests and roadblocks. The decision came after President… -
An expat ventures into ‘The Strike’
By Jeremiah Reardon Ecuador has come to a halt with “The Strike.” Road blockades stop traffic around the country due to sharp price increases for fuel. Drivers of taxis, city… -
Talks begin today between the government and protesters; 3 p.m. curfew takes effect in Quito following violent Saturday
Following two days of street protests in Quito, the government and protesting groups agreed to meet Sunday afternoon in an attempt to end 10 days of often violent confrontations. The… -
LP gas makes it through roadblocks but it sells out within hours; More is on the way
The good news for Cuencanos is that the city received new shipments of propane gas. The bad news is that it wasn’t enough and sold out within hours of going… -
Here’s the scoop: Cuy ice cream becoming a hit
By Michael Bartiromo And we thought mustard ice cream was a stretch. An ice cream vendor in Ecuador is reportedly seeing demand for her new — and arguably strangest —… -
Garbage collection resumes in Cuenca as prefect negotiates to bring in gas and food
Cuenca garbage trucks will roll again Friday night as scheduled pick-ups resume. The announcement followed negotiations by Mayor Pedro Palacios with residents of the Santa Ana parish who have maintained… -
Owner of Spanish security firm charged with spying on Assange at Ecuadorian embassy
David Morales, the owner of the Spanish security company that was in charge of protecting the Ecuadorian embassy in London while Julian Assange was living there, has been arrested and…